Whenever you have an eye test, the optician must, by law, give you your prescription and any NHS voucher entitlement immediately following your eye test.

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This law was introduced by the government to protect your right as a consumer to take your prescription and shop around for the best deal without feeling pressured to buy from the person who carries out the test.

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Just recently, there have been changes to the way NHS GOS Vouchers are issued. You may be given a paper copy of your voucher, just like before, but the majority of opticians' are now issuing online voucher codes.

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Make sure you obtain these from your testing optician...they will be in the following format:

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Voucher Code:           ABC12345

Authorisation Code:  ABC12345

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Just bring these codes along with you, or the paper copy, then you will be one step closer to getting some great, cheap designer glasses... Simple!

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